[ In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
His Eminence Grand Ayatullah Hadrat Imam Khomeini- may his blessings last:
As you are aware, the position of the Minister of Interior in the new cabinet has been offered to me. But considering that, in accordance with your instruction, I had already been appointed as one of the jurisprudents of the Guardian Council of the Constitution, and am engaged in my work in it, and also considering that it is not possible for me to occupy both these sensitive posts, I request you to instruct and guide me on the matter. May God's shadow endure over you.
Muhammad-Rida Mahdawi Kani 6/8/1359 AHS ]
In His Most Exalted Name
I think it is better if you remain in the Guardian Council, unless you do not find anybody qualified to head the Interior Ministry. May you be successful.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini